General Liability Release Waiver Introduction This General Liability Release Waiver (the "Waiver") is executed on this April 5, 2025, by the undersigned volunteer ("Volunteer") in favor of Grace Works Ministry of Word of Grace Church, a nonprofit organization, its directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, "Grace Works Ministry"). Volunteer Activities The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for Grace Works Ministry and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer (the "Activities"). The Volunteer understands that the Activities may include but are not limited to construction work, loading and unloading of heavy equipment and materials, and providing food and services to individuals in need. Waiver and Release The Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Waiver under the following terms: 1. Release and Waiver The Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Grace Works Ministry and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer’s Activities with Grace Works Ministry. The Volunteer understands that this Waiver discharges Grace Works Ministry from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against Grace Works Ministry with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s Activities with Grace Works Ministry, whether caused by the negligence of Grace Works Ministry or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that Grace Works Ministry does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness. 2. Medical Treatment The Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge Grace Works Ministry from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s Activities with Grace Works Ministry. 3. Assumption of Risk The Volunteer understands that the Activities include work that may be hazardous to the Volunteer, including, but not limited to, construction, loading and unloading, and transportation to and from the work sites. The Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and releases Grace Works Ministry from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities. 4. Insurance The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by Grace Works Ministry in writing, Grace Works Ministry does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer. 5. Photographic Release The Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto Grace Works Ministry all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Grace Works Ministry during the Volunteer’s Activities with Grace Works Ministry, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. 6. Other The Volunteer expressly agrees that this Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of __ and that this Waiver shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of __. The Volunteer agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Waiver shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Waiver which shall continue to be enforceable. Volunteer’s Signature IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Volunteer has executed this Waiver as of the day and year first above written. I Agree April 5, 2025 |